The Premier League returns following a two-week pause on Saturday and, as ever after an international break, there are question marks over the fitness of plenty of the division’s players.
Jurgen Klopp has had a fortnight to stew over Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat to West Ham and his mood is unlikely to have improved after a couple of key members of his squad suffered knocks while away with their countries.
Antonio Conte will have been pleased to have seen a number of his Spurs stars get on the scoresheet during the break, but less so by the sight of key defender Cristian Romero hobbling off against Brazil.
And Thomas Tuchel could have a fuller squad to pick from for Saturday’s early kick-off against Leicester than has been the case in recent weeks, with Romelu Lukaku returning to training.
Here is all the latest key injury news for Fantasy Premier League managers ahead of Gameweek 12.
Klopp has a few injury issues to contend with ahead of Liverpool’s game against Arsenal. Roberto Firmino (£8.8m) is out for the foreseeable future with a “serious” hamstring injury, meaning Diogo Jota (£7.5m), listed as a midfielder in FPL, should get a prolonged run in the side as a central striker.
In defence, Klopp may be without Andy Robertson (£7.0m) after he suffered a hamstring injury while playing for Scotland. Kostas Tsimikas (£3.9m) is set to deputise if Robertson is unable to feature. Jordan Henderson (£5.0m) also returned early from England duty due to a tight groin, but Gareth Southgate suggested it was a precautionary measure. Sadio Mane (£11.9m) trained on Tuesday despite suffering a rib injury while playing for Senegal against Togo.
Naby Keita (£5.0m), Curtis Jones (£5.0m), James Milner (£4.9m) and Joe Gomez (£4.7m) are all still injured, but Harvey Elliott (£5.3m) is back on the comeback trail after suffering a horrific ankle injury in September.
Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka (£4.8m) remains out with a knee injury. Thomas Partey (5.0m) will be assessed for a groin injury after missing the victory over Watford before the international break.
Romelu Lukaku (£11.5m) could make his first appearance since Gameweek 8 after being pictured in Chelsea training this week. The Belgian has missed the previous three league games with an ankle injury. Marcos Alonso (£5.6m) could also be in contention after an ankle problem, while Mason Mount (£7.5m) is also expected to be available. Timo Werner (£8.6m) and Mateo Kovacic (£5.2m) are still out, however, with hamstring issues.
A number of Tottenham players enjoyed the international break, with Harry Kane (£12.2m), Son Heung-min (£10.3m) and Steven Bergwijn (£5.9m) all among the goals. Cristian Romero (£4.9m), meanwhile, was part of an Argentina squad that sealed World Cup qualification, but it came at a cost as he was forced off during the stalemate against Brazil with a hamstring injury. He will be assessed ahead of Sunday’s game against Leeds. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (£4.9m) will also be assessed after missing Denmark’s defeat to Scotland with a knee injury. Oliver Skipp (£4.5m) is suspended after collecting five yellow cards.
Manchester United will be without World Cup winning pair Raphael Varane (£5.5m) and Paul Pogba (£7.5m) for their trip to Watford, because of hamstring injuries. Luke Shaw (£5.2m) could be available after missing England’s internationals due to concussion protocols.
Jack Grealish (£7.7m) missed England’s 10-0 win over San Marino after suffering a knock and will be assessed ahead of Manchester City’s match with Everton. Aymeric Laporte (£5.5m) is available after serving a suspension following his red card against Crystal Palace.
Steven Gerrard will have Ezri Konsa (£4.9m) available after serving a suspension. It is unclear whether Danny Ings (£7.7m) will return after missing Villa’s last two games with an unspecified issue. Douglas Luiz (£4.5m) will be assessed after missing Brazil’s matches due to a “soft tissue” injury.
Brighton No 1 Robert Sanchez (£4.6m) is suspended after being sent off against Newcastle in Gameweek 11, with Jason Steele (£4.0m) likely to deputise at Villa Park. Enock Mwepu (£5.9m), who scored in the Gameweek 10 draw against Liverpool, is out due to a hamstring issue that kept him out of Zambia’s matches during the break.
Angelo Ogbonna (£5.0m) will be sidelined for the foreseeable future after suffering anterior cruciate ligament damage in the win over Liverpool. Declan Rice (£5.0m) is expected to be available to face Wolves after withdrawing from the England squad due to illness.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£8.0m) and Abdoulaye Doucoure (£5.4m) remain unavailable for Rafa Benitez but are making progress from their injuries. Yerry Mina (£4.9m) has trained at Everton’s Finch Farm base this week after missing their previous four games.
Leicester will assess Youri Tielemans (£6.5m) for a calf problem after he withdrew from Belgium’s squad. James Justin (£4.9m) is back in training after nine months out with a knee injury.
Ralph Hasenhuttl has confirmed that Jack Stephens (£4.4m) is Southampton’s only injury absentee. There had previously been doubts over whether Tino Livramento (£4.5m) and Armando Broja (£5.0m) would be available after they pulled out of the England U21 and Albania squads respectively during the international break.
Brentford’s summer signings Kristoffer Ajer (£4.5m) and Yoane Wissa (£5.9m) remain sidelined with hamstring and ankle injuries respectively, while David Raya (£4.5m) is out long-term with a knee injury.
Long-term absentee Dale Stephens (£4.5m) is Burnley’s only confirmed injured player for the visit of Crystal Palace, although Sean Dyche confirmed that Ashley Barnes (£5.3m) has a “niggle”.
Palace will monitor Joachim Andersen (£4.5m) after he pulled out of Denmark’s squad with a “minor injury”.
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